Hempstead Independent School District is a public
school district
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based in
Hempstead,
Texas
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(
USA
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). The school district contains 3 schools and an early childhood learning center.
The district serves Hempstead and unincorporated areas in
Waller County, including
Monaville. Despite a small school population the district takes up a large amount of rural area.
In 2009, the school district was rated "
academically acceptable
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In the 2015-2016 school year, the school district had a very close call with being closed, and possibly Integrated with neighboring Waller ISD or Navasota ISD, but the district has since gotten back on its feet again.
Schools
*
Hempstead High (Grades 9-12)
*Hempstead Middle (Grades 6-8)
*Hempstead Elementary (Grades K-5)
*Hempstead Early Childhood Center (Grades PK-3, PK-4)
As of 2014 360 students attend Hempstead Middle School, 54% of them being Hispanic.
[Turner, Allan.]
Hempstead principal remains on leave over no-Spanish order
" ''Houston Chronicle
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''. January 14, 2014. Retrieved on January 14, 2014.
References
External links
Hempstead ISD
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School districts in Waller County, Texas